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Will chewing gum cause dental caries?

Male  12 years old 2018-06-23
My children and I like chewing gum. Do you want to know whether chewing gum can cause dental caries?

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  • BY Ina Barton 2018-06-23
    Chewing gum can cause dental caries. Most chewing gums use sucrose as a sweetener. When chewing, the sugar will stay in the mouth for a long time, which provides favorable conditions for caries to produce acidic substances, so it is easier to grow dental caries.
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